CrockPot Lamb Shank Recipe – This recipe for slow-cooked lamb shank combines wonderful spices and dried fruits for amazing flavors. A lamb shank is browned in a skillet, then slow-cooked for hours with stock, aromatics, dried fruits, and herbs. The aromas are incredible and you can double the batch to accommodate a large crowd. Everyone will love this lamb shank recipe in the CrockPot. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the crockpot lamb shank recipe
- 1 1/2 pounds (600g) lamb shank, bone-in
- 3 cups low-sodium beef or chicken stock
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 cup dried apricot halves
- 1/2 cup dried golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, for serving
CrockPot Lamb Shank Recipe
This Crockpot lamb shank recipe makes an amazing main course for a Sunday dinner or Holiday dinner. The spices are reminiscent of Moroccan cuisine. The result is a fall-off-the-bone lamb shank brimming with rich flavors, textures, and colors. Garnish the slow cooker lamb shank with fresh cilantro and serve over couscous, bulgur, or rice.
How to cook a lamb shank in a CrockPot
The method for slow cooking lamb shank is very easy: Assemble all the ingredients in the insert of the slow cooker, then brown the lamb meat in a skillet to get a nice color and lock in the juices. Transfer the lamb shank into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
Directions
1. To make the slow cooker lamb shank: Stir together the chicken or beef stock, chopped onion, apricots, raisins, tomato paste, honey, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic, and cinnamon sticks into a 4 or 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the lamb shank, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Add the browned lamb shank to the slow cooker with the other ingredients. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW until the lamb is tender and meat “falls off the bone”, about 8 hours.
3. Turn off the slow cooker, remove the cinnamon sticks, stir in the cilantro, and lemon juice just before serving the slow-cooked lamb shank. Enjoy!
Tips for the crockpot lamb shank recipe
- This recipe is for 2 servings, but you can double the batch and cook 2 or 3 lamb shanks in a larger slow cooker.
- Skip the Cayenne pepper if hot and spicy aren’t your thing!
- Go easy on the salt because the stock is already salty, even if reduced in sodium.
What to serve with the Crockpot lamb shank?
Serve this delicious slow-cooked lamb shank over couscous (our favorite), bulgur, rice, or orzo pasta.
How long to keep the slow cooker lamb shank leftovers?
You can keep the lamb shank leftovers for 2 or 3 days in your refrigerator. Reheat in the slow cooker or in a Dutch oven with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
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